Maybe I have become jaded

[MikeToole]

I think your terms are the answer, one is a show and the other is a get together. The thing I usually enjoy the most about a show is seeing the people I don't get to see during the off season.

I go to the shows if for no other reason but to support the clubs. The money from the Plum Island Surfcaster show is used to support our youth program and fishing interest.

I will say I got some real good information on wet suits for fishing at the MSBA show. Being able to talk to DJ was a big help.

[Back Beach]

I go to shows and get togethers just to see people. Aside from maybe a cold beer and some beef jerky, there's little of interest in terms of buying. I do like the MSBA and RISSA shows alot simply for the B.S. sessions. You can pretty much keep the rest of the big shows.